Down In The Delta
Sometimes The Best Place To Be...Is The Place You Least Expected.
Down In The Delta brings together an outstanding cast of stars in an uplifting story of family, community and friendship! In a desperate attempt to change her life, Loretta a troubled single mother from a tough Chicago neighborhood - is sent to spend a summer at her family's ancestral home in rural Mississippi. In The Delta, with the support and wisdom of her hardworking uncle Earl, Loretta finally begins to see a way to provide for her young children and reverse the downward slide of her life!
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The bond of family. - cathyottawa
This is a nice little film about overcoming adversity, learning about your roots, and finding yourself.
Alfre Woodard is a young mother in the big city, who neglects her children, and spends her days getting drunk and stoned. In desperation, her mother packs her and the kids up, and sends them down to the delta, to live with an uncle she's never met.
I agree with bufflehead, this plot could have been cheezy, but the performances are strong and heartfelt all around. I don't think Alfre Woodard is capable of giving a bad performance, and it was nice to Esther Rolle of "Good Times" fame in a small role (sadly, she died just two months after this was show at the Toronto International Film Festival).
Famous poet Maya Angelou directed the film, and does an admirable job.
Just a nice film, that leaves you feeling good.Down In The Delta - buffllehead
This is a heartwarming drama that has a realistic plot with an unrealistic, but happy ending. The movie's saving grace is the wonderful job that all of the actors do. Every one of the roles is made believable and engaging by their wonderful perfomances. The settings also play a big part in making this movie very easy to watch.
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The bond of family. - cathyottawa
This is a nice little film about overcoming adversity, learning about your roots, and finding yourself.
Alfre Woodard is a young mother in the big city, who neglects her children, and spends her days getting drunk and stoned. In desperation, her mother ...Down In The Delta - buffllehead
This is a heartwarming drama that has a realistic plot with an unrealistic, but happy ending. The movie's saving grace is the wonderful job that all of the actors do. Every one of the roles is made believable and engaging by their wonderful perfomances. ...